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UvA celebrates 394th anniversary
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) celebrated its 394th anniversary on Thursday, 15 January 2026, during its Dies Natalis. During this festive afternoon, rector magnificus Peter-Paul Verbeek spoke about the university's societal mission, Professor Paul Lucassen delivered the Dies lecture on the brain, and an honorary doctorate was awarded to social entrepreneur and TomTom founder Corinne Goddijn-Vigreux.
UvA has slightly fewer students this year
The preliminary intake figures for this academic year are now available. The number of new students in the UvA's Bachelor's programmes decreased compared to last year, most significantly among students from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Education Awards 2025 awarded to Jeroen Lemmens, Sebastian van der Voort, Education and Inclusive Development, and Kruk, Koffie, Kop Houden
The UvA presents yearly Education Awards to exceptional lecturers, courses, or projects for their contribution to high-quality and inspiring education. Lecturers Jeroen Lemmens, Sebastian van der Voort, the course Education and Inclusive Development, and projectteam for Kruk, Koffie, Kop Houden each received an UvA Education Award.
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